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About the Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships 2024 in South Africa
Applications are now being accepted for the Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships 2024, which have been established to provide support for postgraduate studies for students in South Africa. These scholarships are made possible through a partnership between the Canon Collins Trust and the Ros Moger and Terry Furlong groups. The initiative aims to assist individuals pursuing postgraduate studies in South Africa for the year 2025. It’s worth noting that Ros and Terry were esteemed educationalists from London, and since 2001, funds have been raised by their friends and family in their memory to award scholarships in their honour.
Furthermore, the Canon Collins Trust, in collaboration with RMTF, seeks to identify and support outstanding individuals who are dedicated to promoting social justice in southern Africa. For these individuals, a postgraduate qualification is seen as a crucial tool in their efforts to contribute to the creation of a fair and equitable society..
Available Fields
This opportunity is open to students studying in the following areas:
- Justice, which includes Climate Justice, Law, Economics and Politics
- Education policy and practice
- Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, interested candidates must fulfill the requirements below:
- Hold a nationality or refugee status in any of the following: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zambia, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland.
- Be a regular resident of one of the nations mentioned above.
- Hold a strong first degree (at least a second class, upper division, or comparable), or be set to graduate within the application year.
- Be attending a South African university or applying to do so.
Eligible Countries
Additionally, the following countries are eligible:
- Angola
- Botswana
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Swaziland
- Zambia
Benefits of the Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships 2024
The Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships 2024 offer valuable benefits for students pursuing a Masters or PhD. These scholarships can cover study periods of up to two years for Masters and three years for PhD, with financial support ranging from R20,000 to R100,000. The support is flexible, accommodating full-time, part-time, and distance-learning students.
In addition to financial assistance, scholarship recipients are expected to take part in an annual conference and various smaller events throughout the year. This allows them to engage with a network committed to promoting social justice.
How to Apply
To begin the application process, please submit your application through the official webpage. After you’ve submitted your application, you will receive a notification confirming its receipt. Following the initial application review, shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for interviews, which are anticipated to take place during October and November of 2024. The final decision will be communicated to all applicants by December 2024.
See also:
Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2025 At American University
The University Of East Anglia Scholarships for Nigerian Students
